Cristiano Ronaldo Plots Manchester United Raid as Real Madrid Set Sky-High Price Tag for Rodrygo
Sports Illustrated compiles the most recent transfer speculation and rumors from across the globe.
Premier League
Al Nassr, featuring Cristiano Ronaldo, are reportedly nearing a deal to bring the Portuguese icon's former Real Madrid and Manchester United colleague Casemiro to Saudi Arabia, according to Sport Jazirah. The iconic striker has also shown interest in securing Alejandro Garnacho's services in the Middle East following his own decision to continue playing in the Kingdom.
Ronaldo isn't the sole former United figure keeping tabs on Old Trafford activities. Ex-manager José Mourinho has successfully persuaded Jadon Sancho to accept a salary package worth approximately €10 million (£8.6 million, $11.6 million) annually to move to Fenerbahçe, reports Sabah Spor.
Meanwhile, Juventus have put forward a three-player exchange proposal for Sancho, featuring Dušan Vlahović and Douglas Luiz, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. Additionally, CaughtOffside suggests that Arsenal have made preliminary inquiries about potentially signing the controversial winger.
Manchester City's search for a new right-back, considered a "top priority" by Pep Guardiola, faces competition from Brighton & Hove Albion and Juventus for Flamengo's Wesley, The Athletic reports.
Napoli are currently evaluating potential moves for Liverpool's Darwin Núñez and Manchester United's Rasmus Højlund. Italian champions' manager Antonio Conte reportedly prefers United's striker, though negotiations for Núñez appear more progressed, claims CaughtOffside.
Arsenal have shown interest in Paris Saint-Germain talent Bradley Barcola, who is also attracting attention from Bayern Munich and Liverpool, according to L'Équipe. Nevertheless, Fabrizio Romano emphasizes that PSG have no plans to sell the promising player and might offer him an improved contract.
Despite having Nicolas Jackson and Liam Delap in their squad, Football Insider reports that Chelsea are contemplating a bid for PSG's Randal Kolo Muani, who has performed well during his loan spell at Juventus.
Following extensive speculation and pointed remarks from Sporting CP's president, Arsenal appear ready to submit a formal bid for Viktor Gyökeres, suggests CaughtOffside. The Gunners' initial offer is expected to be around €75–80 million (£64.2–68.5 million, $86.6–92.4 million).
Newcastle United have submitted a £45 million ($60.7 million) bid for Nottingham Forest's Anthony Elanga, The Athletic states. This would represent a threefold return on Forest's investment in the ex-United player after just two seasons, though Forest have firmly declined all approaches for their key forward.
Former Liverpool captain Jordan Henderson might return to the Premier League from Ajax via Nottingham Forest, the Daily Mail suggests.
La Liga
Real Madrid would consider selling Rodrygo for €90 million (£77.1 million, $103.9 million), Cadena SER reports. Arsenal's pursuit of the Brazilian is characterized as "genuine" by various sources.
Surprisingly, Barcelona are planning to offer Ansu Fati a contract extension through 2028, Mundo Deportivo suggests. However, the talented forward's near-term future appears to be away from Catalonia, with a loan move to Monaco in Ligue 1 nearly finalized.
Nico Williams and his agents have formally notified Athletic Club of his intention to sign with Barcelona, El Chiringuito first revealed. The Catalan club must still pay the winger's €58 million (£49.7 million, $67 million) release clause in a single payment.
Real Madrid are willing to allow David Alaba's contract to run down next summer without offering renewal terms, AS reports.